CIAO DATE: 03/04

"Outsourcing" Is Good for America

Douglas A. Irwin

On The Issues

February 2004

American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research

Introduction

Some critics argue that "outsourcing" of service sector employment to foreign countries will lead to a serious decline in U.S. white-collar jobs. In reality, outsourcing will reshape but not undermine U.S. service sector employment, making companies more efficient. It will also benefit consumers and export businesses.

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